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Eugene Solomonik

Clovis,CA

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Top-notch [Job Title] with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Olamic Cutlery, Inc
6 2009 - Current
  • Managed 25+ B2B and 250+ B2C accounts for $2.2M+ in annual sales across all customer levels (direct consumer custom orders, small brick & mortar stores, large online resellers, and major distributors); handling of all incoming sales requests; lead generation
  • Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
  • Increased company revenue by developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
  • Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Created an inclusive corporate culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and increased employee morale.
  • Provided strategic direction for product development, resulting in high-quality offerings that resonated with customers'' needs and preferences.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Secured lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key industry players.
  • Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.
  • Drove company expansion into new markets, increasing overall brand visibility and recognition.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans that guided the company towards long-term success and profitability.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
  • Launched successful PR campaigns that generated positive media coverage for the company.
  • Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, building a diverse team of skilled professionals who contributed significantly to the company''s success.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Navigated complex legal requirements to ensure compliance with industry regulations while minimizing risk exposure for the business.
  • Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by creating a positive work environment with clear communication and opportunities for growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Optimized supply chain management processes to reduce costs while ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Strengthened organizational structure by clarifying roles and responsibilities within the team, promoting efficient collaboration among employees.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.

QA ASSOCIATE

Namco Bandai Games
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Performed quality control testing on console video games (PlayStation 2, Xbox360) across all aspects of gameplay including translation/localization; reported bugs and crashes to the development team in Japan; contributed content for product documentation
  • Helped with customer complaint investigations to improve quality and [Type] processes.
  • Assessed quality of finished products with careful inspections.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials, boosting employee understanding of quality standards and expectations.
  • Communicated effectively with suppliers to address any discrepancies found during incoming material inspections, fostering strong working relationships and better supply chain management.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, incorporating relevant techniques into daily tasks for optimal results.
  • Improved overall product consistency by developing standardized procedures for routine quality checks across multiple departments.
  • Assisted in the creation of quality standard operating procedures, promoting uniformity across all departments and reducing ambiguity in expectations.
  • Developed a well-organized documentation system for tracking product testing results, enabling faster retrieval of vital information when needed.
  • Played a key role in new product launches by providing insightful feedback on prototypes and guiding design revisions based on test results.
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase productivity in quality assurance operations.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
  • Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.

CREATIVE CONSULTANT

JoynMe Inc
07.2011 - 09.2013
  • Worked closely with founder on all aspects of early stage start-up growth, from conception to shutdown at 25k+ active users; this included: lobbying for VC funding, pitch deck creation, bootstrapped marketing strategy, grassroots early adopter user acquisition, running beta A/B trial tests, organizing focus groups, UI/UX creative direction, defining core cross-platform product features and functionality, fundamental operations (for a 6 person office), participation in Silicon Valley tech events/conventions
  • Enhanced brand image by developing innovative marketing strategies and creative visual materials.
  • Elevated corporate identities with well-conceived logo designs that resonated with target audiences and conveyed unique brand propositions effectively.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of print materials and cost-effective pricing options for clients.
  • Generated increased website traffic with eye-catching digital graphics and engaging web designs.
  • Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social media posts.
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.

ADMIN. ASSISTANT

Starway Communications
09.2004 - 12.2008
  • Assisted across various areas of the family telecommunication business including translation services, market research, content creation, logistical planning, light accounting duties, and other miscellaneous problem-solving tasks

WRITER/PHOTO EDITOR

The Highlander
09.2005 - 04.2007
  • Started as a staff writer doing coverage for mundane campus/local stories, but quickly assigned to more interesting events and interviews due to my writing style; traveled around the Inland Empire and Los Angeles area to write about concerts, comedians, important people; evolved to include editorial and review stories, front page articles
  • Optimized web content for SEO purposes, driving organic search traffic and improving website rankings.
  • Implemented targeted email campaigns using persuasive language designed to increase conversions.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Cultivated relationships with photographers, agencies, and other collaborators to expand the network of available resources for projects.
  • Streamlined photo editing workflow, resulting in increased efficiency and faster turnaround times.
  • Printed photo images on canvases, mugs, totes and mouse pads to customize special orders for customers.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Art History

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06.2009

Skills

Software / Technology

Web Development

Manual Testing

Functional Testing

Test Reporting

Quality improvements

Warehouse Operations

Safety Procedures

Documentation And Reporting

Production Optimization

Personnel Management

Webdevelopmentskills

Firm grasp of CSS/Sass/Less, HTML, Twig, JSON/YAML, Javascript/Jquery/Node; npm/Yarn; Bootstrap/Tailwind; headless CMS like Gatsby/Netlify/Hugo/Jekyll/GRAV; PHP CMS like Wordpress, Squarespace, and their eCommerce; Git/Github; domains/DNS/MX including authentication/protocols/policy; SEO, AMPs, analytics; self-hosting/local dev; image optimization; Unix-based CLI; SSH/PuTTY; SSL/TLS/HTTP headers

Softwaretechnologyskills

Proficient in the entire Adobe Suite, Microsoft Windows and MacOS + their respective software bundles, Android/iOS, Google Workspace, Slack, Discord, various ERP software, Helicon Focus, batch file operations (e.g. XnView)

Timeline

CREATIVE CONSULTANT

JoynMe Inc
07.2011 - 09.2013

QA ASSOCIATE

Namco Bandai Games
05.2007 - 08.2007

WRITER/PHOTO EDITOR

The Highlander
09.2005 - 04.2007

ADMIN. ASSISTANT

Starway Communications
09.2004 - 12.2008

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Olamic Cutlery, Inc
6 2009 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Art History

University of California, Davis

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